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Researchers unearthed an intact temple underneath the Saint Nicholas Church in the Demre district. (Photo: AP)

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Tomb of 'Santa Claus' discovered by archaeologists in Turkey

Researchers discover an intact temple underneath the Saint Nicholas Church in the Demre district.

5 Oct 2017 2:30 PM IST

The scene is part of an ancient Torajan ritual known as Manene , in which clans visit the tombs of deceased family members. (Photo: AP)

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'You look so beautiful!': Indonesians celebrate the dead in ancient...

The scene is part of an ancient Torajan ritual known as Manene , in which clans visit the tombs of deceased family...

1 Oct 2017 4:57 PM IST

It is the first time such testing has been carried out at the site, located at what is now the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. (Photo: AP)

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New tests at Jesus' presumed tomb back traditional beliefs

Study is consistent with the historical belief that the Romans built a monument there some 300 years after his death.

29 Nov 2017 9:54 AM IST

Wall paintings inside a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo, Egypt. Egypts Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes. (Photo: AP)

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4,400-year-old tomb discovered outside Cairo in Egypt

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking...

3 Feb 2018 9:10 PM IST

Archaeologists unveiled an unusually large tomb on Luxors west bank dated to ancient Egypts 18th dynasty. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

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4,500-year-old burial ground discovered near Egypt's great pyramids

Egypt's antiquities ministry unveiled a 4,500-year-old burial ground near the Giza pyramids containing colourful wooden...

5 May 2019 12:57 PM IST

$Relief statues are seen at the recently uncovered tomb of the Priest royal Purification during the reign of King Nefer Ir-Ka-Re, named \Wahtye\, at the site of the step pyramid of Saqqara, in Giza, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.The Egyptian Archaeological Mission working at the Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara archaeological site succeeded to uncover the tomb, Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anani, announced. (Photo: AP)$ Life

Egypt unveils 'one of a kind' tomb of ancient high priest

Tomb is brightly painted and is decorated with scenes showing the royal priest alongside his mother, wife and other...

17 Dec 2018 1:41 PM IST

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Egypt reveals artifacts, mummy from tombs in ancient city of Luxor

Egypt's relics are a draw for foreign visitors.

10 Dec 2017 11:48 AM IST